American West of John Ford, The (1971), PG, 0 hr 51 min
The American West of John Ford Runtime: 51 minutes Rating/Parental Guidance: PG Studio: Columbia Broadcasting System Franchise None Franchise Position None Tagline A heartfelt journey through the Western legacy of John Ford—told by the icons who made it legendary. Trailer link IMDb Cast List Link Ratings My rating: 7 IMDb rating : 7.1/10 Plot Summary This 1971 television special—directed by Denis Sanders—reflects on John Ford’s glorious legacy in Western cinema. Narrated by John Wayne, James Stewart, and Henry Fonda, the documentary weaves together interviews with Ford and clips from his classic films such as Stagecoach, The Searchers, and The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance. It also includes a humorous whip-cracking moment with Andy Devine filmed in Monument Valley. The special is both a celebration and a farewell to the era of classic American Westerns, offering a rare candid glimpse of Ford’s personality, his collaborators’ deep respect, and the landscapes that became ...